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Pine Cliffs Resort - Albufeira - Pine Cliffs Gardens

Praia da Falesia, PO Box 644, Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal, 8200-909

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Pine Cliffs Gardens)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in the Piri Piri Steak House.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located in Piri Piri Steak House.
    • Female and male standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located in a WC block next to the Pine Cliffs Gardens pool.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations in Piri Piri Steak House.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located next to the Pine Cliffs Gardens pool.

Parking (Lotus)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of and to the side of the G1 (Lotus) building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 290cm (width) x 495cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 5m from the building access point.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
    • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
    • The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay are 250cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
    • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Building Access Point (Lotus)

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located at the front of the building, next to the designated parking bay.
    • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
    • The access point is clearly signed.
    • There is step-free level access at the access point.
    • There is an open gap at this access point.
    • The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
    • There is one step as you enter.
    • There are no handrails for the step.
    • The step is unmarked.
    • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step is 3cm.

Entrance (Lotus - Suite G105)

  • This entrance is located on the ground floor of G1 (Lotus) building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is one step as you enter.
  • There are no handrails for the step.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step is 5cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 114cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.

Kitchen, Diner and Lounge (Lotus - Suite G105)

  • Kitchen View
    • The kitchen is located immediately beyond the suite entrance, to the right.
    • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
    • A lowered work surface is not available.
    • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
    • The hob is 90cm from the floor.
    • A lowered hob is not available.
    • The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
    • A lowered sink is not available.
    • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
    • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a washing machine, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
    • The following appliances are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Dining Room View
    • The dining room is located between the kitchen and the lounge.
    • There is step-free level access into the dining room.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lounge View
    • The lounge is located at the far end of the communal space.
    • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
    • The kitchen is open plan.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Seating available in the lounge includes: sofas and stools.
    • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
    • There is a TV.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Lotus - Suite G105)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located to the left as you enter the suite.
    • The distance from the suite entrance is 3m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • The door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a king bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 61cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 10cm from the floor.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed.
    • Furniture available in the bedroom includes: a desk.
    • The following is also available in this bedroom: TV with subtitles.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
    • There is a terrace, which is accessed via a manual door.
    • The width of the terrace door opening is 97cm.
    • There is a 6cm lipped threshold to access the terrace, followed by a 3cm step.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens by sliding and has a low colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 80cm.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 240cm (width) x 250cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 89cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on top of the cistern.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 51cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
    • The toilet roll holder is 60cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 81cm from the floor.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a bar of soap.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror which is angled for ease of use.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 159cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is a fixed shower head and a separate detachable shower head.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 43cm from the floor.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The grab rail for the shower has a medium colour contrast.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.

Building Corridors (Lotus)

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.

Lift (Lotus)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left as you enter.
  • The distance from the building access point is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground, 1st and 2nd floors can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 675kg.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 89cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 114cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Lotus)

  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter.
  • The ground, 1st and 2nd floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.

Grounds (Pine Cliffs Gardens)

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: walkways, grounds, a swimming pool and a restaurant.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are surfaced footpaths in some areas.
    • Surfaced footpaths consist of: concrete, tarmac and cobbles.
    • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces.
    • There is wayfinding signage in this area.
    • There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There are some areas where you have to walk along the road as there is no footpath.
    • Alternatively, guests can use the shuttle service.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Pine Cliffs Gardens Pool)

  • The female and male standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located in a WC block next to the pool.
  • The distance from the poolside is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has a step.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • Hand drying facilities include: a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.